The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 20,000
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
58.5
71.2
79.6
59.4
71.4
79.3
71.2 in
Width
71.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
58.5 in
Height
59.4 in
99.9
168.4
105.7
174
168.4 in
Length
174 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.86 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
16
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
111 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
43 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
727 mi
Range
590 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
